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W333 JRL

2005 Bentley Continental

White Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

86,808 mi
Last recorded86,808 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW333 JRL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 86,808 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 82,504 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 79,698 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 76,196 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 70,889 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 67,769 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 63,850 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 58,112 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 54,590 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 53,704 miles

gearbox leak

Fail 23 Jun 2016 53,695 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 47,236 miles

near side rear tyre low

Pass 18 Jun 2014 45,419 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 40,788 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 36,370 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 32,721 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 28,671 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 24,438 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 19,915 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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W333 JRL is a 2005 Bentley Continental in White with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 44,896 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W333 JRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W333 JRL registered?

W333 JRL is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is W333 JRL safe to buy?

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